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KU Hillel is offering a variety of internships this fall semester that cater to a diverse range of student interests.

Kansas City Lodge #184, B’nai B’rith has announced the 2024 Margolis Memorial Essay Contest.

The Jewish community welcomed Mika Kislanski, Kansas City’s new shalicha (Israeli emissary), last month. The Community Shalicha program is operated by the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI).

Donations to Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s Israel Emergency Fund, which was established in the wake of Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7, have been matched dollar for dollar for the first $1 million raised thanks to an anonymous local family. 

Hamas had declared Oct. 13 “Global Day of Jihad” and a “Day of Rage,” but at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA), it was a day of support, love and community embrace. 

The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah will host a blood drive this Sunday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m to 1 p.m.

Sasone, the Kansas City Jewish community’s program to support access to Jewish education for students with special needs, is partnering with Horizon Academy to host a learning disability simulation.

Two volunteer opportunities for maintaining Mt. Carmel Cemetery, overseen by Congregation Beth Shalom, will take place in the coming weeks.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is launching its fall appeal for donations.

The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J will open its 2023-24 season with Stephen Sondheim’s “Into The Woods.”